My Pretty India

This blog is in the direction of representing India to the world as a beautiful travel and vacation destination. Get away from the monotony and come to the land of colors, festivals, diversity and life. In short, Welcome to INDIA.

Saturday, 13 September 2014

Bangalore has been my home since last 10 years... and truly deserves a place to be in the list of my favourite places to visit in India. Apart from it being the first IT hub, the first choice among career-oriented young professionals in India and most popular for its airconditioned weather, bangalore (or 'bengaluru') also provides ample reasons to visit it during your holidays, if you are not a resident already.

Bangalore is located in southern India on the Deccan Plateau and is the capital of Karnataka state. It is located at an elevation of 3,000 ft approximately above sea level and is the highest among all the other major Indian cities. This is the reason why Bangalore has a pleasant weather throughout the year. The city is also famous as the 'Silicon Valley of India' for being a major contributor as a provider of Information Technology (IT) jobs and also as the country's leading exporter of Information Technology (IT) services. Thus, Bangalore is one among the major cities to contribute heavily to India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Attractions:

Apart from being a software hub, Bangalore is a famous destination on the tourist map as well. The major places of attraction in Bangalore are:

Due to its beautiful weather, young crowd, job opportunities and cosmopolitan culture, Bangalore has earned various names for itself like airconditioned city, Pub capital of India, Silicon valley of India, Garden City etc. Earlier, Bangalore was also known as the Pensioners' Paradise, which unfortunately is a thing of the past now.

Weather: As mentioned above, Bangalore has a pleasant climate throughout the year so that way, bangalore is tourist friendly throughout.

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Tuesday, 1 April 2014

Ooty (or Udhagamandalam) is a beautiful hill station located in the famous Nilgiri Hills in the South-Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is rightly called the 'Queen of Hill Stations'. It is located at a height of 2,240 mts above sea level.

The town is famous for numerous tea estates. Apart from these, other major attractions are towering mountains, dense forests and sprawling grasslands.

Ooty has a pleasant climate throughout the year. The temperature ranges from -2 degrees in winters to 25 degrees celsius in summers. However, the nights in ooty are extremely chilly during most of the months. You must carry heavy woollens in winter and light woollen in summer.

Ooty is well-connected by road to Chennai (Capital of Tamil Nadu), Coimbatore, Coonoor, Mysore, Kozhikode, Bangalore, Kochi and Kodaikanal. Many tourists combine the trip to Ooty with Kodaikanal and Coimbatore too. You can also travel by car.

Ooty is also connected by good rail line to the cities. However, it doesn't have an Airport. The nearest airports are Chennai, Coimbatore and Bangalore. You can arrive in these cities by flight and then travel to Ooty via road while capturing the picturesque beauty on the way.

Attractions in Ooty:

There are a lot of places to enjoy in Ooty. Some of these are:

1) Rose Garden

2) Botanical Gardens

3) Ooty Lake

4) Emerald Lake

5) Avalanche Lake

6) Porthimund Lake

7) Upper Bhavani

8) Stone House

9) Toda Huts

10) Ooty Mountain Railway

11) St. Stephen's Church

12) Wax World

13) Tribal Museum

14) Deer Park

15) Doddabetta Peak

16) Pykara River

17) Pine forest

18) Wenlock Downs (grassland area)

19) Kamaraj Sagar Dam

20) Mudumalai National Park

21) Mukurthi National Park

22) Needle Hill viewpoint

23) Frog Hill Viewpoint

24) Parsons Valley Reservoir

25) Annamalai Temple

26) Tea Factory

27) Echo Rock

Do in Ooty:

1) Hiking and long walks

2) Buy homemade chocolates and local tea

3) Golfing

4) Horse Back Riding

5) Boating

Ooty is rightly called a Traveller's Paradise. Come here to freshen up for the year.

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Saturday, 15 March 2014

Kodaikanal is a beautiful hill retreat situated in Palani hills in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is also referred to as the 'Princess of Hill Stations'.

The town is situated on a plateau at a height of 2,195 mts above sea level. A vast expanse of Eucalyptus and Pear trees with shola forests covers the region with mighty rocks and cascading streams. High waterfalls, beautiful gardens and flower beds adorn the place.

The nearest airports to Kodaikanal are Trichy, Madurai and Coimbatore. From there, the best way to reach Kodaikanal is by road. Taxis are available for hire from these cities to Kodaikanal. You can also travel by tourist coaches. The picturesque town is very well connected to all other major cities of Tamil Nadu also.

Attractions in Kodaikanal:

1) Berijam Lake

2) Kodai Lake

3) Chettiar Park

4) Bryant Park

5) Coakers Walk

6) Kurinjiandavar Temple

7) Green Valley View

8) Silent Valley View

9) Devil's Kitchen

10) Guna Caves

11) Pine Forest

12) Shanthi Valley

13) Silver Cascade

14) Bear Shola Falls

15) Wax Museum

Do in Kodaikanal:

1) Cycling

2) Boating

3) Trekking

4) Horse Riding

5) Balloon Shooting

Buy in Kodaikanal:

1) Cheese

2) Home Made Chocolates

3) Eucalyptus and Herbal Oil

4) Spices

5) Handmade Stoneware Pottery

'Kurinji' flower is the pride of Kodaikanal which blossoms once in 12 years!!!

Kodaikanal offers you with a cool and misty weather throughout. It is a very peaceful hill station away from the crowds of the cities nearby. The trip to Kodaikanal is mostly coupled by vacationeers and honeymooners with Ooty, which is another very popular hill station in Tamil Nadu.

Thursday, 6 March 2014

Munnar is a quiet hill station, away from the hustle & bustle, in the serene state of Kerala. It is located 1,600 mts above sea level and is a beauty in itself. It lies in the Western ghats range of mountains.

Munnar is filled with the unending expanse of tea plantations and rich flora & fauna. The hill station is situated at the confluence of three rivers - Mudrapuzha, Kundala and Nallathanni. The highest peak of South India is also situated in Munnar, which is Anamudi, at 2,695 mts above sea level. It is also popular as an ideal trekking spot.

Attractions in Munnar:

1) Eravikulam National Park

2) Anamudi Peak

3) Mattupetty Dam

4) Pallivasal

5) Naimakkadu Waterfalls

6) Top Station

7) Tea Museum

8) Floriculture Centre

9) Photo Point

10) Echo Point

11) Kundala Lake

12) Lakkam Waterfalls

13) Marayoor

14) Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary

There are various other places in Munnar to explore.

The nearest railway station to Munnar is Theni (in Tamil Nadu). The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport. However, the best way to go to Munnar is by road, especially by Car, so that you can enjoy the beauty on the way.

Munnar is South India's largest tea-growing region. While walking here on hills, you often feel like walking above the clouds. It is an awesome and must-visit experience.

There are various things to do in Munnar like paragliding, hiking, trekking, bird watching etc. Please fill the formbelow to enquire details/plan your trip.

Thursday, 27 February 2014

Mahabaleshwar is a hill station located in the Western ghats range, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is a popular holiday resort and a honeymoon destination. It is also a popular pilgrimage site.

Mahabaleshwar in english means 'God of Great Power'. It is full of soaring peaks, deep valleys, crisp air and rich flora. It was once the summer capital of Bombay Presidency during the British raj. It is the highest hill station in Western India situated at a height of 1,372 mts above sea level. The pretty town is aptly located at a vast plateau.

Attractions in Mahabaleshwar:

1) Veena Lake

2) Arthur's Seat

3) Kate's Point

4) Wilson Point

5) 3 Monkey Point

6) Strawberry Fields

7) Dhom Dam

8) Panchganga Temple

9) Mahabaleshwar Temple

10) Mount Malcolm

11) Holy Cross Church

12) Mahabaleshwar Club

13) Pratapgarh Fort

14) Lodwick Point

15) Babington Point

16) Sunset Point (Bombay Point)

17) Elephant's Head Point

18) Lingamala Falls

Mahabaleshwar welcomes tourists with a pleasant climate throughtout the year. However, June-September months are not advised for travel here due extreme rains. Other than that, the whole year is tourist friendly.

There are variety of things you can do in the town like Boating, Horse riding, Trekking, Watching sunrise & sunsets apart sight-seeing.You can buy honey, locally- made walking sticks, leather footwear like famous kolhapuri chappals & the specialty of the region roasted chickpea nuts.

The nearest airport to Mahabaleshwar is the commercial town of Pune, which is at a distance of 115 kms. It is also just 6 hours drive from Mumbai. You can also visit the hill station by train from Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore and various other places depending on the train schedules.

Mahabaleshwar is a preferred destination by honeymooners due to its secluded nature.

So, whether you are a couple on honeymoon, a pilgrim or just a vacationeer, Mahabaleshwar has a lot to offer for everybody.

Friday, 21 February 2014

Coorg (Kodagu) is also famous as 'The Land of river Cauvery'. It is a mountainous district in South India. It is located at a height of 3,500 mts above sea level.It is well known for its hospitality and scenic beauty. Madikeri is the capital of coorg. As-soon-as you enter here, you are welcomed by rich aromas and amazing landscape.

The nearest railway station to Coorg is Mysore. But, people generally prefer coming to Coorg by either a bus or renting a cab.